Category: Carjacking

Man Killed by Iowa Police After Homicide and Carjacking Had a ‘Hit List,’ Authorities Say

OMAHA, Neb.—Police in Omaha say they found a “hit list” at the home of a Nebraska man suspected of a homicide and carjacking before being fatally shot by police in western Iowa over the weekend. Investigators said they found two guns in the stolen car driven by Matthew Briggs, 41. When detectives searched his home…


Man Charged with Carjacking, Police Pursuit in Fullerton

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 33-year-old Fresno man made his first appearance in federal court June 15 on charges of a carjacking that led to a police pursuit in Fullerton. Deshawn Ricks was arrested Wednesday on a federal criminal complaint. He was ordered detained Thursday and scheduled for arraignment on July 3. Police were dispatched to the…


2 Men Arrested in Carjacking of Pizza Delivery Driver in Burbank

BURBANK, Calif.—Two North Hollywood men have been arrested for allegedly carjacking a pizza delivery driver at gunpoint in Burbank, police said June 9. The crime occurred on Tuesday about 4:25 p.m. in the 1500 block of North Naomi Street, according to the Burbank Police Department. “The victim, who works for Domino’s Pizza, told officers he…


Santa Monica Police Continue Search for Masked Carjacking Suspects

VENICE, Calif.—A manhunt for two armed and masked carjacking suspects who allegedly fired shots while stealing a woman’s car at gunpoint near a Santa Monica parking lot near the Venice border continues April 5 morning. Santa Monica Police Department officers initially responded at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday to the 100 block of Main Street regarding reports…


Carjacking Suspect Held After Gunfire, High-Speed Chase Across Riverside, Orange, LA Counties

LOS ANGELES—A 44-year-old Los Angeles man remained jailed in Riverside March 4 after allegedly carjacking a vehicle in Corona and firing multiple shots at authorities during a dangerous pursuit that spanned three counties and ended with his arrest in Harbor City. The Corona Police Department said Benjamin Gonzalez—who they said had a “violent criminal history”—was…


Garden Grove Carjacking Caught on Camera, 3 Suspects at Large

GARDEN GROVE, Calif.—Garden Grove police asked for the public’s help Feb. 22 identifying three suspects involved in a violent carjacking at a gas station. Police were dispatched just after 5 a.m. to the 76 Gas Station at 12512 Knott St. Monday regarding the attack, police said. The victim was getting gas when one of the…


Man Carjacked at Gas Station in Garden Grove

GARDEN GROVE, Calif.—Garden Grove police asked for the public’s help Feb. 22 identifying three suspects involved in a violent carjacking at a gas station. Police were dispatched just after 5 a.m. to the 76 Gas Station at 12512 Knott St. Monday regarding the attack, police said. The victim was getting gas when one of the…


Toronto Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Suspects in ‘Extremely Violent Robberies’

The Toronto Police Service (TPS) is seeking public support in their hunt for several suspects involved in cases of “extremely violent robberies,” home invasions, and carjackings that occurred in 2022. Many of the suspects are said to be “armed and dangerous.” TPS Insp. Rich Harris shared the details of the criminal incidents at a press conference…


Pregnant Woman and Child Carjacked Near Downtown Ottawa

Roxanne Brisson was stopped by a stranger who appeared to be stuck on Riverside Drive near downtown Ottawa on Dec. 18. Her dash-cam captured what happened next. A white SUV was parked in the middle of the road, and as Brisson drove past, the man walked up to her vehicle. He appeared distressed. “Put me in…


Transient Pleads Guilty to Attempted Carjacking with Kids Inside

FULLERTON, Calif.—A 32-year-old transient pleaded guilty Dec. 8 and was immediately sentenced to a year in jail, or time already served awaiting trial, for attempting to carjack a vehicle with three young children inside in an Anaheim Home Depot parking lot. Colin James Sheehan pleaded guilty to one felony count of attempted carjacking and three…